CVE-2018-3881 XML external entity in Focalscope

Critical 9.4 Published Updated

Unauthenticated attackers can exploit an XML External Entity vulnerability in FocalScope to potentially compromise sensitive data.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2018-3881?

CVE-2018-3881 is a critical vulnerability in Focalscope, published on 1 Aug 2018. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

An exploitable unauthenticated XML external injection vulnerability was identified in FocalScope v2416. A unauthenticated attacker could submit a specially crafted web request to FocalScope's server that could cause an XXE, and potentially result in data compromise.

Weakness: CWE-611

Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-3881?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Focalscope Focalscope.

How do I fix CVE-2018-3881?

No fix has been published for CVE-2018-3881 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2018-3881 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-3881 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-p7jf-prfr-4v7q.

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